running back

NOUN

football position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fullback halfback tailback

WEAK

blocking back flanker back offensive back plunging back slotback wingback

Example Sentences

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I believe this because I worked alongside them during an earlier Mueller-led investigation into the National Football League’s handling of a domestic abuse case involving running back Ray Rice.

From The Wall Street Journal

He's got no excuse not to run back if Beckham is running back and doing that and he's the captain.

From BBC

He was most proud of former running back Byron Ellis, who became an orthopedic surgeon, and receiver Brycen Tremayne, who walked on at Stanford, went undrafted and made the Carolina Panthers.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Baltimore running back Keaton Mitchell agreed to terms on a two-year, $9.25-million deal with the Chargers on Thursday, NFL media reported.

From Los Angeles Times

He finished with 341 yards on 59 carries last season as the Ravens’ No. 2 running back behind star Derrick Henry.

From Los Angeles Times